Public Health Alert: Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Needles, Tattoo kits Due to Microbial Contamination

07/11/2014 6:00 PM

Durham County Receives RWJF Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Recognition of Outstanding Efforts to Help People Lead Healthier Lives

County being recognized for its innovative strategies to improve health, including collaboration between organizations to increase access to medical care, coordinated planning to create a healthier environment and a focus on education and poverty in addition to disease as factors that impact health.

06/25/2014 1:00 PM

Health Officials Aim to Curb Accidental Shootings

The team, coordinated by staff at the Durham County Department of Public Health, includes a broad group of partners and stakeholders such as gun owners, community organizations, law enforcement, medical professionals, and religious organizations.

06/20/2014 11:30 AM

Public Health Encourages Residents to Be Safe in Extreme Heat

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high humidity and personal factors such as age, weight, some chronic diseases and medications can all determine how well and how fast people can cool off.

06/19/2014 10:15 AM

First Case of Chikungunya Confirmed in North Carolina, Associated with Caribbean Travel

06/12/2014 11:15 AM

Jump Into Summer Fun with Two Bull City Play Streets in June

05/30/2014 10:15 AM

County to Celebrate First Anniversary of Veggie Van Deliveries

More than 5,000 Veggie Van orders have been filled at three Durham sites during the last year.

05/23/2014 4:15 PM

Health Officials Riding Wave of Pool Inspections

Since April 1, the division has averaged approximately 18 pool inspections per week.

05/22/2014 5:00 PM

Triple P Parenting Program Founder to Speak Monday in Durham

Sanders' free seminar is open to the public. Free childcare and dinner will be provided for seminar participants.

05/01/2014 1:15 PM

Health Officials to Host Public Health Month Celebration

The event, to be held from 4pm-7pm on April 25, is free and open to the public.

04/22/2014 2:00 PM

Wendell M. Davis is new Durham County Manager

04/17/2014

The Durham Community is Reminded that Durham County will Recognize the Good Friday Holiday on April 18th

04/15/2014 1:00 AM

Durham Health Officials Work to Combat STD Trend

Between 2011 and 2013, the number of early syphilis cases in Durham County doubled, while new cases of HIV have increased by 24%

04/11/2014 6:30 PM

Public Health Department to Close for the Day on April 9

04/08/2014 11:30 AM

City, County & BCBSNC Set to Kickoff Second Year of Bull City Play Streets

Planned physical activities, in addition to the LisaP Angels 5K, include Zumba, line dancing with the Bull City Sliders, playground games, inflatable obstacle course, and other outdoor games

04/08/2014 9:30 AM

Durham County's Health Ranking Remains Unchanged

Since the inception of the County Health Rankings, Durham has consistently ranked in the top 25% of counties in North Carolina. However, compared to its Triangle neighbors Wake and Orange, it has consistently lagged.

03/26/2014 12:45 PM

County, City and DPS Employees Issue a Challenge

Each agency has its own health and wellness initiative and will use this challenge as a way to spark interest in their individual programs

02/28/2014 3:00 PM

Durham Diabetes Coalition Offers Chronic Disease Self-Management Program to the Community

01/15/2014 8:30 AM

10th Annual Give Kids a Smile Set for February 7

Give Kids a Smile offers free exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants to eligible Durham County children

01/10/2014 4:30 PM

Flu Now Widespread in North Carolina

13 deaths in North Carolina have been attributed to the flu so far this season

01/07/2014 1:45 PM